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sparklesandnargles's review against another edition
4.0
Anna and Stephan's story just got hotter.
What I like about this trilogy is that it's not put-on. There's no coercion that's just too much between the two main characters. And I like how Stephan takes care of Anna--no matter what her past was. I like how he respects her.
And as for Anna, sometimes it's frustrating, but I get her. I do. And I like how this story progressed, and my god, that ending!
What I like about this trilogy is that it's not put-on. There's no coercion that's just too much between the two main characters. And I like how Stephan takes care of Anna--no matter what her past was. I like how he respects her.
And as for Anna, sometimes it's frustrating, but I get her. I do. And I like how this story progressed, and my god, that ending!
juliabragg's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know what it is about this series. I can't stop reading it. I feel like I shouldn't like it, because in all honesty, book 1 and 2 could have been condensed into 1 book, but I don't even care...
novelgoddess's review against another edition
4.0
GoodReads Synopsis: As Brianna comes to terms with the realization that she is no longer a slave, she must figure out what she wants for her life. Forgetting her past isn’t an option. It is an integral part of who she is now, and it will forever shape her view of life. The one thing she knows is that she cannot imagine her life without the man who saved her, but can she be what he needs?
Stephan never imagined falling in love with the woman he rescued, but the thought of her no longer being part of his life is physically painful. The scars from her past continue to haunt her, and he is helpless to stop them. All he can do is try to help her work through the traumas of her past. Can he be everything she needs and help her move on?
The two must figure out how to navigate not only their relationship with each other, but also the outside world. A friend from Brianna’s past shows up where she least expects them, and Uncle Richard continues to enforce his well-meaning agenda to get Brianna more traditional help. As forces, both friend and foe, threaten to tear them apart, Stephan and Brianna have to navigate the turbulent waters and find what they need in each other.
My Thoughts: This book picked up right where “Slave” left off. So much so that I am convinced that “Need” was just broken off of “Slave” in order to sell more books. One of my pet peeves. “Need” actually has a cliffhanger ending where there was none with “Slave”. Ok, I’ll get off my soapbox.
I did like “Need” as much as “Slave”. Stephan continues to get to know Brianna and help her overcome her slavery to Ian. I really do love Brianna for all her strength. Yes she has what seem like insurmountable insecurities, but she does face them head-on and when she can’t she allows Stephan to help her face them. I think the hardest thing to do is ask for help, but Brianna has learned to do just that. Meanwhile Stephan is always true to his word…never lies, never omits information, and because of that Brianna knows she can trust him. It’s my favorite part of the story, how she is able to rely on him and be safe after her whole world was shattered.
I am looking forward to the third book in this series. I’m hoping Stephan can continue to help Brianna become whole again. I’m hoping we find out the story behind her being Ian’s sex slave. Of course, I am also hoping for a happy ending for Stephan and Brianna.
Stephan never imagined falling in love with the woman he rescued, but the thought of her no longer being part of his life is physically painful. The scars from her past continue to haunt her, and he is helpless to stop them. All he can do is try to help her work through the traumas of her past. Can he be everything she needs and help her move on?
The two must figure out how to navigate not only their relationship with each other, but also the outside world. A friend from Brianna’s past shows up where she least expects them, and Uncle Richard continues to enforce his well-meaning agenda to get Brianna more traditional help. As forces, both friend and foe, threaten to tear them apart, Stephan and Brianna have to navigate the turbulent waters and find what they need in each other.
My Thoughts: This book picked up right where “Slave” left off. So much so that I am convinced that “Need” was just broken off of “Slave” in order to sell more books. One of my pet peeves. “Need” actually has a cliffhanger ending where there was none with “Slave”. Ok, I’ll get off my soapbox.
I did like “Need” as much as “Slave”. Stephan continues to get to know Brianna and help her overcome her slavery to Ian. I really do love Brianna for all her strength. Yes she has what seem like insurmountable insecurities, but she does face them head-on and when she can’t she allows Stephan to help her face them. I think the hardest thing to do is ask for help, but Brianna has learned to do just that. Meanwhile Stephan is always true to his word…never lies, never omits information, and because of that Brianna knows she can trust him. It’s my favorite part of the story, how she is able to rely on him and be safe after her whole world was shattered.
I am looking forward to the third book in this series. I’m hoping Stephan can continue to help Brianna become whole again. I’m hoping we find out the story behind her being Ian’s sex slave. Of course, I am also hoping for a happy ending for Stephan and Brianna.
atheresa's review against another edition
1.0
I made a mistake in starting this series without reading the reviews of the final installment. The storyline through the series was good until the last book Trust where the author created unnecessary OTT things to create conflict: Separation of the main characters. One eighty character change for Stephen. Introduction of an unnecessary third character.
Disappointingly, Anna never reached a level of recovery to where she could have a real relationship with Stephen. I waited and waited for the passion to develop, for the sex to get steamy, and for the BDSM element to pick up, but it never got there.
My ratings started with 5 stars for the first book Slave, 4 for Need, 3 for Truth, and 1 for Trust. The story line became more melodramatic while Anna and Stephen's relationship suffered. The emphasis was on Anna's (poor) recovery rather than their relationship. The author just didn't pull it through at the end. Overall rating is 1 star.
Disappointingly, Anna never reached a level of recovery to where she could have a real relationship with Stephen. I waited and waited for the passion to develop, for the sex to get steamy, and for the BDSM element to pick up, but it never got there.
My ratings started with 5 stars for the first book Slave, 4 for Need, 3 for Truth, and 1 for Trust. The story line became more melodramatic while Anna and Stephen's relationship suffered. The emphasis was on Anna's (poor) recovery rather than their relationship. The author just didn't pull it through at the end. Overall rating is 1 star.
_misty_'s review against another edition
3.0
Ok, I liked this a little less than the previous one. It's good but I'm getting irritated at Stephan for keeping on denying Brianna the professional help she needs. She's starting to get better, she's interacting with people with a loss less anxiety, it's time to get her to someone who can help her, aside from Stephan.
Also, I didn't like the D/s dynamic Stephan insisted on having with her. I understand that Brianna still needs structure in her life, it gives her a sense of security, but after all she went through and after telling her she's really not his slave, the D/s dynamic must be confusing to her.
First he tells her she's not his slave (nor is she his submissive) and then he goes and punishes her when she does something wrong? I get the lesson behind the punishments, but making a former slave sleep on the floor, knowing she never had a bed for months, isn't the best thing for her confidence.
Also, I didn't like the D/s dynamic Stephan insisted on having with her. I understand that Brianna still needs structure in her life, it gives her a sense of security, but after all she went through and after telling her she's really not his slave, the D/s dynamic must be confusing to her.
First he tells her she's not his slave (nor is she his submissive) and then he goes and punishes her when she does something wrong? I get the lesson behind the punishments, but making a former slave sleep on the floor, knowing she never had a bed for months, isn't the best thing for her confidence.
heatherhy01's review against another edition
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised by the little added bonus of some sexual content in this book. I enjoyed all the interactions between Bri and Stephan.
Stephan is trying to be all that Bri needs and his feelings seem to be getting a jumbled mess. Bri is still working on how to act and the two keep working on their emotional relationship as well as the sexual one.
Stephan was very gentle with Bri in this book and I love all the gentleness between the two, but really want to see some sweaty passion! LOL
With the cliffhanger ending, I am sure that the third book in the series is going to be full of twists and turns!
Stephan is trying to be all that Bri needs and his feelings seem to be getting a jumbled mess. Bri is still working on how to act and the two keep working on their emotional relationship as well as the sexual one.
Stephan was very gentle with Bri in this book and I love all the gentleness between the two, but really want to see some sweaty passion! LOL
With the cliffhanger ending, I am sure that the third book in the series is going to be full of twists and turns!
abbie21's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good continuation of the first book. No real surprises here; it's more of a buildup for things to come. The main task of this book was working Brianna past her fear of sex, which was handled pretty well. There was a bit of a cliffhanger at the end that hinted at some external drama for the next book, so I'll have to see how that goes.
bookishlyruby's review against another edition
5.0
Need picks up right where the first book in the series left off, with Anna trying to figure out how to live her life as a free woman and trying to get to terms with what happened to her.
I liked this book better than the first one. First of all, while the emotional roller-coaster was still very much present, there was a big development in Anna and Stephan's relationship, more so than in Slave. I kept hoping they'd get past one point and when they did, I was very happy for them.
Second of all, we get to see Anna improve more and more. She still has a long way to go and I'm not very sure she'll ever be able to act, feel and think like any other normal woman, without her traumatic past, but I'm sure she'll get even better. I liked the fact that not once Stephan lost his temper with her, even when her reactions hurt him. I think that's one of the reasons I like him, his ability to understand Anna and his willingness do to anything for her.
We get to meet a friend from Anna's past and I'm curious about him. I'm not exactly sure what my feelings for him are, since we got only brief glimpses of him. I think Cal Ross really cares for Anna and maybe he'll play a big part in her future.
The book ends with a major cliffhanger and I really want to know what happens next. I'm curious what will happen in the future with both Anna and Stephan and if a certain someone will get what he deserves.
I liked this book better than the first one. First of all, while the emotional roller-coaster was still very much present, there was a big development in Anna and Stephan's relationship, more so than in Slave. I kept hoping they'd get past one point and when they did, I was very happy for them.
Second of all, we get to see Anna improve more and more. She still has a long way to go and I'm not very sure she'll ever be able to act, feel and think like any other normal woman, without her traumatic past, but I'm sure she'll get even better. I liked the fact that not once Stephan lost his temper with her, even when her reactions hurt him. I think that's one of the reasons I like him, his ability to understand Anna and his willingness do to anything for her.
We get to meet a friend from Anna's past and I'm curious about him. I'm not exactly sure what my feelings for him are, since we got only brief glimpses of him. I think Cal Ross really cares for Anna and maybe he'll play a big part in her future.
The book ends with a major cliffhanger and I really want to know what happens next. I'm curious what will happen in the future with both Anna and Stephan and if a certain someone will get what he deserves.